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Hey,
I currently have Fox 36 Rhythm 160mm but have upgraded the airshaft to 170mm, they are on a Vitus Sommet 290 2022 build 162mm rear with 170mm front as is recommended for the frame geo...
I'm on a bit of budget so can't afford a 38 or a Zeb...
I've ordered Rockshox Domain 170mm forks for a great deal as they seem to get pretty decent reviews, odd one here and there saying they are a little harsh but the majority of reviews and YouTube reviewers seem to say they are great and not a million miles away from a Zeb or 38 although they arent quite as good...
I ride fairly rough stuff and crack on, on the descents, but just wondering if this is a worthwhile upgrade or not, I can always send them back if needed.. Would just like the stiffness of a 38mm stanction as my mates Fox 38 performance feels a lot sturdier than my 36, don't mind the extra weight as I'm fairly fit and ride all day with relative ease, weigh 80kg... What do people think? Cheers
 
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Tony180793 said:
Hey,
I currently have Fox 36 Rhythm 160mm but have upgraded the airshaft to 170mm, they are on a Vitus Sommet 290 2022 build 162mm rear with 170mm front as is recommended for the frame geo...
I'm on a bit of budget so can't afford a 38 or a Zeb...
I've ordered Rockshox Domain 170mm forks for a great deal as they seem to get pretty decent reviews, odd one here and there saying they are a little harsh but the majority of reviews and YouTube reviewers seem to say they are great and not a million miles away from a Zeb or 38 although they arent quite as good...
I ride fairly rough stuff and crack on, on the descents, but just wondering if this is a worthwhile upgrade or not, I can always send them back if needed.. Would just like the stiffness of a 38mm stanction as my mates Fox 38 performance feels a lot sturdier than my 36, don't mind the extra weight as I'm fairly fit and ride all day with relative ease, weigh 80kg... What do people think? Cheers
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The Rhythm has a much better damper. I would keep that instead of the Domain.
 
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Motion control damper was trash when they launched it in 2005. 20 years later, it's still trash. Return the Domain if you can, the GRIP damper is in a different league. Even Fox's RAIL damper is miles better.
 
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seitenryu said:
Wasn't there a garbage tier Manitou or Marzocchi that used the same type of thing, maybe with tiny bit of damping? The drawing for Domain reminded me of it.
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Rockshox Pure damper?

Manitou had Fluid Flow. But it at least had orifice plates in a compression assembly.
 
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Shawn in da Canyon said:
I put a Marzocchi coil kit in my 36 Rhythm. I couldn’t be happier with its performance.
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yep, I've been riding for 30 odd years, a smashpotted 36 Rhythm is up there in my top 3 ever forks list. The other 2 above are both dual crown DH forks and 1 was not available to the public lol. It's in elite league!
 
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